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27: Eating Disorders: Recovery Journey with Genevieve Mora
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- Clear the air
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- Oct 1, 2024
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- 3015
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Summary
Over the last 5 years, hospital visits related to eating disorders has doubled, and those being diagnosed are getting younger and often presenting with a more serious condition. The reasons for why someone develops an eating disorder is a complicated process with biological, psychological, genetic and social-cultural factors at play. It is also important to acknowledge that it is also a long and difficult process when supporting a loved one on their recovery journey. In this episode, we will hear from Genevieve Mora as she shares her personal journey to recovery and her advice for any individuals dealing with an eating disorder. Genevieve’s biography: Genevieve spent most of her teenage years trying to managing both her OCD and anorexia nervosa. As part of her recovery, she has made it her mission to offer hope to those who are struggling themselves. Genevieve co-founded Voices of Hope, and through this platform, she uses her lived experience to show people that recovery is possible and that there is no shame in having a mental illness. Genevieve is the author of ‘Bite Back - a compassionate guide to navigating Eating Disorders,’ and the co-creator of Love your Kite, an eating disorder resource app. Alongside Jazz Thornton, her cofounder, she was named in 2023 Forbes Asia 30 under 30. In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions: 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - How did Gen’s mental illness journey begin? 5:00 - Why did Gen develop Anorexia Nervosa? 8:55 - What were the challenges Gen faced while having an eating disorder? 11:25 - What was the turning point towards her recovery? 13:45 - Why the denial phase prevents recovery from an eating disorder 15:25 - Did Gen feel judged about her mental illness? 17:00 - What is a typical recovery journey? 19:35…